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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.75, 713.88 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.75, 713.88 and 201.81 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.75 : 713.88 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.75/713.88 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.75x = 713.88 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.75x = 144,068.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,068.12/475.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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